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On the Need to Find a Fresh Way
I'm a Cleveland, Ohio-based writer, editor and writing coach, with more than 25 years of experience, including stints in Chicago and Washington, D.C. My work has appeared in more than 100 print and online publications, from the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor to local and regional publications. My work has been recognized by awards (including an Emmy) from four journalism groups.
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My mom (now almost 96) always says that she has lasted so long because she has minor ailments and takes care of them. Not as witty as Twain, but accurate in my mom's case.
You're lucky in your genes, Kass. You probably have many more decades to enjoy life. As for being a tad less witty than Twain, I suppose that's a fairly universal problem, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
I have a friend who is a recovering alcoholic who always says he's "Never been better!"
He looks like hell, but it always puts a smile on my face because he says it with such enthusiasm.
I think he's found a place of peace, and that means everything.
I never ask God to give me anything; I only ask him to put me where things are. ~Mexican Proverb
Like Kass, my mother who is only ninety has been heard to say, 'The doctor tells me I'm fine - good heart good lungs. The only thing I have going against me is my age.'
Thanks, everyone. I love that Mexican proverb, Gabi.
My grandfather, who passed away 5 days before his 95th birthday, used to always say to his doctor at his annual exam, "I only want 10more years". It worked for about 30years. He was quite a man... my idol.
I'll take 10, every year.
It would appear we have some readers with awfully good genes.
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